High end luxury jewelry

Representing high luxury international brands in fashion, jewelry, watches and more. Penetrating the US market within the wholesale, retail, department stores and through personal direct private client development. • Establishes business infrastructure for several international companies • Cultivated sales and development sales for $15 M in the last 6 months• Cultivated and introduced international luxury companies to key upper management in the retail, wholesale and department store divisions• Expanding with 3 key international jewelry and watch companies a major Private Client development business – with restructure and expansion• Multi-culture savvy in business environment; able to bring all parties together in successful negotiations and to work seamlessly in international communications

Orchestrated all business activities throughout US and Central American territory. Established key relationships with clients to promote steady business growth for locations in New York, Las Vegas, and Bal Harbor. Oversaw 10 boutique openings in USA, Mexico, Canada, the Caribbean and South America. Directed all marketing and human resource efforts, identifying ways to minimize expenses and boost efficiency. Supervised a staff of 30 corporate and retail team members on a daily basis.

Sales & Marketing Director - Precious Items Division (1991-2004)● Full charge of $22MM US division of Precious Items in North and South American market-NAFTA area● Oversaw precious items collections in Europe; provided detailed guidelines for progressive development and marketing of products within NAFTA area ● Directed all commercial operations in sales, marketing, distribution and advertisement for jewelry, watches, precious goods and accessories● Management consulting, planning projections of season budgets and annual forecasts● Developed training programs for sales staff nationwide● Assisted Milan, Italy and Switzerland general management in forecasting, product planning and marketing● 12 years in leading division in lucrative American market expansions● Developed sales team; achieved profitable results, expanding market and opening new NAFTA accounts● Opened new distribution center of “Versace Precious Items” in USA and organized infrastructure